Today we are talking about hypothyroidism. Hypothyroidism means that the thyroid is underactive…it is not working appropriately. We are going to talk about the signs and symptoms of hypothyroidism, how to test for hypothyroidism, causes of hypothyroidism, risks associated with hypothyroidism, and finally the management of this condition.

Just a quick disclaimer that this podcast is meant for educational purposes only and is not meant to diagnose or be a substitute for medical advice from your practitioner. I am a practitioner, but not your practitioner.

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**Interesting articles for more information**

Hypothyroidism and the Heart: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5512679/

Brain Fog in Hypothyroidism: What Is It, How Is It Measured, and What Can Be Done About It: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35414261/

Selenium supplementation could restore euthyroidism in subclinical hypothyroid patients with autoimmune thyroiditis: https://journals.viamedica.pl/endokrynologia_polska/article/view/45406

Hypothyroidism: Diagnosis and Treatment: https://www.aafp.org/pubs/afp/issues/2021/0515/p605.html

Hypothyroidism: Overview, Causes, and Symptoms: https://www.endocrineweb.com/conditions/thyroid/hypothyroidism-too-little-thyroid-hormone-0

Hypothyroidism: https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/12120-hypothyroidism

Cruciferous Vegetables and Thyroid Function: https://cell-logic.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Cell-Logic-Cruciferous-Vegetables-Thyroid-Function-v2.pdf

Effect of broccoli sprouts on thyroid function, hematological, biochemical, and immunological parameters in rats with thyroid imbalance: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29080462/

Broccoli sprout beverage is safe for thyroid hormonal and autoimmune status: results of a 12-week randomized trial: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6422739/

Hashimoto's Disease: https://www.niddk.nih.gov/health-information/endocrine-diseases/hashimotos-disease#diet

Autoimmunity and hypothyroidism: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/3066320/

Thyroid antibodies explained: https://www.btf-thyroid.org/thyroid-antibodies-explained